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The four cows weigh 1200 lb, 900 lb, 998 lb, and 840 lb. The total weight is 1200 + 900 + 998 + 840 = 3938 lb. The average weight is 3938/4 = 984.5 lb.
\\(\boxed{984.5 \text{ lb}}\\)
July rainfall: 60 inches
May rainfall: 30 inches
December rainfall: 20 inches
May + December = 30 + 20 = 50 inches
Difference = 60 - 50 = 10 inches
\\(\boxed{10 \text{ inches}}\\)